Free Form Fun!!

Free form
Originally uploaded by Giggly Mama & Fam

Check out what I got in the mail right before I went to Michigan. An awesome, one of a kind, free form embroidery piece!! Sent to me from the lovely and talented, Shannon aka Giggly Mama. Not only was I super thankful to receive this piece, I was humbled by the Mama's stitching skills. Just check out that Satin Stitch, holy cow. This lady is AMAZING!!!

When asked about the straight lines running across the design, she explained that it illustrates, "Feeling a little trapped in my mind. *showing my crazy*" I thought it was so fitting that this piece went to me, as that is how I feel a majority of the time. Stitching really does help to keep me sane.

Since she already knows what she's getting from me, I guess it wouldn't be spoiling the surprise if I let you guys in on it. Shannon requested a piece featuring Jesus Quintana. That's right, The Jesus, from The Big Lebowski. (I have a feeling I'm going to be stitching that movie for a long time.) That's fine by me though since it's pretty darned great. I'll have a sneak peek of the progress later in the week.

Thanks for looking, I hope you have a creative day!

Mail Call!

Recent trades I've received.  The mail was good to me this week.

The following two are from Cardhappy2009 in Illinois.  Thanks Lori!

Saint

Kiss your favorite Beatle

The lips on top move!

The next two came to me from kcluveda in Louisiana.  Thanks Eda!

Cats and Kittens 2

Measure Up

Lovely aren't they?  Be sure to check these ladies out.  Maybe they have something that would be perfect for trading with you.

Mas Mail!

I received two more cards in the mail today from Santa Clarita, California.  Thanks Veronica!  Check out her stuff, maybe she has a card perfect for you.

Feliz Voyage

This first one really has me thinking I need to get out my paints next time I make cards!

20 cents

Mail Call Monday!

Today the Mailman was nice to me.  There were no bills in my box, just lovely ATCs.  Yay!

 First up, a Christmas tree card made from Charlie Brown fabric from Jodie in Texas.  (I'm going to try to collect more Peanuts cards as I live in a city that was once home to Charles Schultz and has the Snoopy Museum.)  Thank you Jodie.  The scan really doesn't do it justice, it's very glittery!! I might frame it to put out around the holidays. 

Next, are from my trade with sniisk in Espoo, Finland.  Thank you Sanna!

Spade

Vintage Marriage

Mail Call!

This lovely lady came all the way from Saline, Michigan to be here with me.  Made by Autumnsensation, thanks Joy.  Check out her ATCs for trade,  maybe one of you out there has one you'd like to trade with her?

Mail Call!

Last week I received two offers to trade ATCs on the same day.  Somehow, yesterday I managed to go the whole day without checking the mail!?  It was well into the evening before it occurred to me.  As soon as I realized I ran out of the room yelling, "Aaaaaaacccccckkkkkkk, I forgot the mail!!"  Leaving behind several confused people who probably thought I had finally gone over the edge.

This card came from Beth in Lake Havasu City in Arizona.  I love it, she's a very talented crafter.  Check out her photostream.

Thanks Beth!!

Here Kitty!

This little cutie came to me from Dana in Tennessee.  Thanks Dana!

Mail call!

I was excited to receive another trade in the mail today!  This little lovely came from Shayna in Alabama.  My scan here does not do it justice, the colors are amazing.  And the henna is so beautifully executed.

And check out this envelope she made to put it in.  Cute, cute, cute!!  It was like receiving two cards.  Plus, it was like opening a present.   Thank you so much Shayna.

All the way from Austalia!

I received this little Gypsy card from Mel the Green Giraffe.  Thanks Mel!

I love mail!!!

I received my first trade in the mail yesterday, all the way from Holland!  Margreet sent a lovely fabric ATC featuring an image of one of her paper cuttings and delicate hand embroidery.

I love that she incorporated a little signature into her piece.  I've been doing it on my embroidery pieces, but I didn't even think about it for my cards.

 After seeing the back of hers I feel bad that mine was so sloppy.  When I first started it didn't occur to me that someone would actually want them, so I didn't care.  I'll have to work on that :)

1st ATC Trade

Apparently this will be the year of crafty firsts for me.  I'm officially doing my first trade with Margreet, for my "Waste not, Want not" fabric collage card.  I'm pumped that my first offer came all the way from Holland!  Not only do I get to use super awesome air-mail envelopes but I'm also making friends all around the world.  I don't know what I'm getting yet, I asked her to surprise me.  Hope that was ok, as I am not yet savvy to trading protocol  :)